🚕 Telangana auto drivers strike over welfare promises

Auto-rickshaw drivers across Telangana have declared a strike starting from Sunday midnight to push for promised welfare schemes. The drivers, represented by unions, are demanding a welfare board, annual aid, and insurance cover from the Congress government. This action comes as the state prepares for the last Assembly elections, with thousands planning a protest march on Monday. Vemula Maraiah stated the Congress government has failed to deliver on its promises over the past three years. They are also calling for the burning of government effigies at district headquarters. 🚕

📈 Gold and silver prices set to keep climbing next week

Gold and silver prices are anticipated to maintain their upward trend in the coming week. This projection comes as investors wait for crucial US inflation and economic data releases. Domestically, gold futures gained 5.13% closing at Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams on MCX. Globally, Comex gold futures rose 5.5% to close at $4,680.6 per ounce, supported by US treasury liquidity measures. Traders will also focus on the Jackson Hole symposium from August 27 to 29.

📢 Grandpa demands India partition during protests

A local elder has publicly called for the partition of India during recent RHA protests. This call was made by a grandpa at an unspecified location where the demonstrations were taking place. The exact numbers or dates associated with this specific speech were not provided in the report. The statement surfaced amidst ongoing political unrest and protests concerning the RHA issue. Authorities are expected to monitor the situation closely following such a charged public declaration.

🛣️ Delhi-Mumbai Expressway opens 9km trial link

NHAI has inaugurated a new 9-km segment connecting the DND Flyway and Jaitpur on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway for trial runs. This stretch, with nearly 8.5 km elevated, aims to improve travel towards Faridabad and Jaipur. Currently, around 50 km of the 59-km Delhi link is operational in phases. The corridor, initially planned differently, now connects Delhi to the country's longest access-controlled expressway. NHAI officials anticipate the Expressway will be fully operational up to Vadodara by December. 🚀

🤔 Taapsee's cryptic reply to Kangana's shade

Taapsee Pannu posted a cryptic "Hence, proved" on Instagram Stories after Kangana Ranaut deleted two posts. Kangana had referred to Taapsee as a "sasti copy" in her stories, criticizing her background. This followed Taapsee's comment regarding Kangana's upbringing, which Kangana strongly objected to. Taapsee, who is promoting her Netflix film Gandhari, previously stated she and Kangana have never met. The feud between the two actors dates back to 2019 and escalated over nepotism debates. 🎬

📊 Govt has huge vacancies, RTI reveals massive job gaps

An RTI response revealed that over 8.23 lakh sanctioned posts are vacant across central government civilian establishments. This gap exists across various bodies like Railways, Defence, and the President's Secretariat as of March 1, 2024. The total sanctioned strength was 39,23,212, with only 30,99,556 employees in position, leaving a 21 per cent gap. The Defence Ministry alone shows a huge shortage with 2,42,243 vacancies out of 5,56,248 sanctioned posts. Authorities are expected to address these massive gaps to improve departmental efficiency and provide youth employment. 🧑‍💼

⚽ East Bengal crushes Mohun Bagan in final

East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan with a score of 4-1 in the Durand Cup 2026 final. The match took place in Kolkata at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. East Bengal secured the win with goals scored on August 23, 2026, including a first-half hat-trick by Edmund. This dominant performance showcased East Bengal's clinical finishing against their rivals. The final result sets the stage for the post-tournament celebrations. 🏆

🙏 Amarnath Yatra nears end with Chhari Mubarak procession

The annual Amarnath Yatra is now in its final phase as the sacred Chhari Mubarak begins its journey from Srinagar. This holy mace procession includes stops at several key locations like Martand and Pahalgam. The last group of pilgrims is set to reach the Amarnath cave on August 28th for the main darshan and Vedic rituals. The pilgrimage will officially wrap up on August 30th after the return journey. This conclusion involves rituals, immersion, and a feast near the Liddar river in Pahalgam.

🏏 IPL champ Karn Sharma hangs up his bat

Veteran leg-spinner Karn Sharma has officially retired from all forms of cricket at the age of 38. He played for India, representing the nation in one Test, two ODIs, and one T20I. Sharma also featured in over 90 IPL matches and won four IPL titles with various teams. He felt it was the right time to stop, as he believed his presence would hinder younger players. He plans to give back to the game in his next chapter. 🏏

🔥 Vijay's PM Bid Ignites Political Battle in Tamil Nadu

The political discourse in Tamil Nadu heated up over actor Vijay's potential push for the Prime Minister role. Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticized the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) ambition to position Vijay for the 2029 PM post. Tagore dismissed this move as merely a "fan club approach" lacking proper strategy. He questioned if this political aspiration was supported by real organizational or electoral plans. This intense reaction sets the stage for future political confrontations in the state.

😟 Gujarati Man Gets 9-Year Sentence for US Scam

A Gujarati man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of a scam in the United States. The individual was apprehended and sentenced in the US, though his background is rooted in India. The sentencing took place in 2023, marking the culmination of the legal proceedings. His attorney stated that the man grew up in extreme poverty in India, lacking even water access. Moving forward, the man will serve his nine-year sentence in the US correctional system. 😟